Lightning Talks
Short, focused sessions where industry experts, students, and researchers share practical insights, experiences, and innovations.
ACM Dallas
Where Dallas Tech Learns, Builds, and Connects
ACM Dallas brings together students, researchers, and industry professionals to share knowledge, explore ideas, and grow through lightning talks, technical sessions, hackathons, workshops, and networking events.
What we do
Tech Talks & Panels
Discussions on software engineering, AI, data, cloud, cybersecurity, product development, and other emerging technologies.
Hackathons & Build Events
Hands-on opportunities to collaborate, solve problems, prototype ideas, and turn learning into action.
Workshops
Interactive sessions that help members build real-world technical skills and explore new tools and technologies.
Networking & Career Events
Opportunities to meet peers, mentors, speakers, recruiters, and professionals from across the Dallas tech ecosystem.
Why join
For Students
Gain exposure to real-world technology, connect with mentors, and build skills beyond the classroom.
For Professionals
Share your expertise, connect with future talent, and contribute to a growing local tech community.
For the Community
Create a stronger bridge between academia and industry while encouraging innovation, collaboration, and inclusion.
Upcoming events
Live from Sanity
Mar 20, 2026
Spring Hackathon 2026
TI Auditorium
Our flagship spring hackathon where students build amazing projects over 24 hours.
Apr 3, 2026
Projects Workshop: Mock Technical Interview
ECSW 1.365
Prepare for your technical interviews with realistic mock sessions and feedback from seniors.
Apr 15, 2026
Industry Lightning Talks Night
Dallas, TX (venue TBA)
Hear short talks from engineers and technology leaders on practical lessons, tools, and trends.
From the chapter
Chapter updates and stories
Apr 9, 2026
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Mar 15, 2026
Chapter update: new partner lab hours
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ACM Dallas
Short announcement for the site.
Mar 1, 2026
March Newsletter: events, hackathons, and office hours
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ACM Dallas
Monthly digest for members and partners.
Get involved
Be part of ACM Dallas. Join as a member, attend an event, volunteer, mentor students, speak at a session, or partner with us to support the local tech community.
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